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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.21, 636.50 and 264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.21, 636.50 and 264.71 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.21 : 636.50 = 264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.21/636.50 = 264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.21x = 636.50 × 264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.21x = 168,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,490.17/461.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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